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[cookinghusband]

It needs colored peaking (a choice of color would be nice) at all times...it's unbelievable it does not have it.

The problem is the subject move after recording started. And you are using handheld without a rig or tripod.

If before recording you can always use OVF to focus very accurately (and faster )then switch back to LV.

 

[AndreeOnline]

The problem is the subject move after recording started.

Peaking is normally a function that is on in recording mode too.

My problem with it is that it is contrast/edge based. Even on the C100 that has several tuning possibilities for peaking, it will never be reliable. Peaking might show a high contrast subject that is slightly out of focus, as if it was in focus, and at the same time not highlight an object that IS in focus but has a lower contrast features.

Especially in wide shots where objects appear smaller in frame, peaking often fails. At least that is my experience.

 

[NorBro]

Many who have the option (whether in a controlled environment or a run-and-gun situation) use colored peaking (usually red) and then can also confirm focus by magnifying the image and seeing the red outline even closer. It works perfectly. The contrast peaking has always been useless to me. I cannot tell what is in focus with it, but the red peaking is a gem that has been 100% successful. It's just frustrating that this $10K+ camera that is "meant" for video does not have this.

 

[AndreeOnline]

The C100 has red peaking too, among many other things.

What I meant was: what the peaking considers to be in focus is determined by the underlying contrast of objects. I didn't mean that the peaking was hard to see on the screen.

That said, it is a pretty standard video feature along with zebras and whatnot. I can understand that you want it in there.

 

[Guest]

Peaking is normally a function that is on in recording mode too.

My problem with it is that it is contrast/edge based. Even on the C100 that has several tuning possibilities for peaking, it will never be reliable. Peaking might show a high contrast subject that is slightly out of focus, as if it was in focus, and at the same time not highlight an object that IS in focus but has a lower contrast features.

Especially in wide shots where objects appear smaller in frame, peaking often fails. At least that is my experience.

I prefer to see what I am shooting without any overlays. So the marginal benefit of focus peaking is more of a distraction for me. Much better to have ample resolution evf with a diopter which can adjust to your eye. (though, I like having the option of focus peaking, I only use it when I cannot see the screen clearly, or letting someone else shoot. So, I definitely like it to be there.)

 

[cookinghusband]

I prefer to see what I am shooting without any overlays. So the marginal benefit of focus peaking is more of a distraction for me. Much better to have ample resolution evf with a diopter which can adjust to your eye. (though, I like having the option of focus peaking, I only use it when I cannot see the screen clearly, or letting someone else shoot. So, I definitely like it to be there.)

The only temporary solution is use a ext-monitor with peaking or can switch display mode(ratio) to 1:1(crop) instead of 'fit'